Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Fitbit Sense

Smartwatch Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Garmin Forerunner 245 and Fitbit Sense. Compare design, displays, functions, batteries and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect smartwatch. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the watch that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Smartwatch Specifications Comparison

Garmin Forerunner 245 vs. Fitbit Sense Comparison Chart
GENERAL Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense
Product Type Sport watch Smart watch
Supported Host Device OS - Android 7.0 (Nougat) or later, iOS 12.2 or later
Activity/Sport Running, swimming, ski, cycling -
Wearing Style Watch style Watch style
Audio Input - Microphone
Audio Output - Speaker
Width 42.3 mm 40.38 mm
Height 42.3 mm 40.38 mm
Depth 12.2 mm 12.45 mm
Weight 38.5 g -
Body Material Fibre-reinforced polymer Stainless steel, aluminium
Protection Waterproof Water-resistant
Colours Black -
Clock Display Yes Yes
FEATURES Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense
Sensors Accelerometer, electromagnetic compass, optical heart sensor Ambient light sensor, altimeter, gyro sensor, 3-axis accelerometer, temperature, optical heart sensor, electrodermal activity (EDA) sensor
Tracking Data Distance, time, speed, heart rate, stress level Distance, calories burned, activity, sleep activity, heart rate, steps taken, skin temperature, sleep stages, stress level, menstrual cycle, ECG
Goal Setting Yes Yes
Features Music remote handling, camera remote control, find phone function, VO2 max, HR zones, Move IQ, Garmin Connect compatible, Find my Device, rejecting a call, Garmin Elevate, TrueUp, Body Battery Music remote handling, HR zones, breathing training function
Notifications SMS, social apps, incoming calls Missed calls, calendar, SMS, social apps
Vibrating Alert - Yes
Feedback Type - Vibration alert, visual interface
Navigation (GPS) GPS/GLONASS/Galileo receiver GPS/GLONASS receiver
Payment Technology - FitBit Pay
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
IoT Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
CONNECTIVITY Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense
Wireless Interface Bluetooth, ANT+ IEEE 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0
DISPLAY Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense
Type Memory-in-Pixel LCD - colour - transflective AMOLED - colour
Resolution 240 x 240 pixels -
Screen Size 1.2" -
Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass)
Always On Display (AOD) - Yes
INPUT DEVICE Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense
Type - Touch sensitive screen
CASE Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense
Case Shape Round Square
Case Details Black Silver stainless steel | Graphite stainless steel | Soft gold stainless steel
BAND Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense
Band Type Band Band
Band Size - S/L
Band Width 20 mm -
Fits Wrist with Circumference 127-204 mm 140-220 mm
Changeable Yes Yes
Clasp Type Buckle Buckle
Band Material Silicone Silicone
Band Colour Grey | Merlot Sage grey | Carbon | Lunar white
BATTERY Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Life - 6 day(s)
Battery Life Details GPS mode - up to 24 hour(s)
Smartwatch mode - up to 7 days
Typical usage - up to 6 days
GPS mode - up to 12 hour(s)
Rechargeable Battery - Yes
MISCELLANEOUS Garmin Forerunner 245 Fitbit Sense
Included Accessories Charging/data cable Charging cable, 2 wristbands (S+L)
Preloaded Software Calendar, Weather, Timer, Fitness Age FitBit Pay
Max Depth of Water Resistance 50 m 50 m
Max Operating Temperature - 45 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -10 °C
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